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Beverage Wholesaler Opts For A2L Refrigerant

The Phoenix-based company chose to use R-454C in its new refrigeration equipment

March 4, 2024

In response to the AIM Act, Hensley Beverage chose to install new refrigeration equipment that uses the A2L refrigerant, R-454C.

HVAC Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Management Rule

Stakeholders are concerned over issues ranging from training to tracking to reclaim

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2024

In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

Refrigerant Sell-Through Period Extended

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 1, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 1, 2024

The EPA initially faced backlash from the industry regarding the sell-through mandate for certain HVAC systems. The Agency revised the provision by allowing one additional year, until January 1, 2026.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

The newly listed nonflammable substitutes include R-471A and R-515B

September 29, 2023

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

July 3, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Federal Court Scraps Refrigerant Canister Rule

Maria Taylor

July 3, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

Court Scraps EPA Cylinder Rule

Decision is a win for HVACR groups, refrigerant cylinder manufacturer.

June 21, 2023

A federal appeals court panel said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to mandate the use of refillable cylinders and a system for tracking them.

EPA Finalizes SNAP Rule 25, Proposes SNAP Rule 26

Rules would allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new comfort cooling and refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

May 8, 2023

EPA finalized SNAP Rule 25 and proposed SNAP Rule 26, both of which allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Ban Prompts HVAC Industry Response

Over 150 comments were submitted, with concerns ranging from GWP limits to training

Joanna R. Turpin

May 2, 2023

EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.